North Carolina cheerleader dies of septic shock after contracting flu
A North Carolina teen who went from complaining about body aches to falling unconscious in her father’s arms 72 hours…
China confirms person-to-person spread of new virus as fourth death reported
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – The Chinese official investigating a pneumonia outbreak stemming from a new coronavirus said the disease can spread…
Yosemite National Park sees 170 people fall ill with gastrointestinal issues ‘consistent with norovirus,’ 2 cases confirmed
Two confirmed cases of norovirus were reported Thursday by officials at Yosemite National Park as at least 170 people have…
Czech Republic reports first H5N8 bird flu case in three years
PRAGUE (Reuters) – The Czech Republic has its first case of the highly pathogenic H5N8 bird flu virus in three…
How to survive the toddler years: Child development expert weighs in
How to stop your kid from throwing a temper tantrum From how to tame a temper tantrum to ways to…
China reports new virus cases, raising concern globally before key holiday
BEIJING (Reuters) – China reported four more cases of pneumonia believed to be caused by a new coronavirus strain, causing…
What is dry fasting? | Fox News
Intermittent fasting diets may add years to your life: study A new study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University finds…
Supreme Court to hear Trump appeal in Obamacare contraception fight
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday took up an appeal by President Donald Trump’s administration seeking to…
Deaths related to binge-drinking on the rise, new studies show
Next time you toast to your health, you might want to make it a water. American drinkers are boozing more,…
Health warning: How Fitbits can help predict flu outbreaks
LONDON, Jan 16 (Reuters – The Fitbit on your wrist not only counts your steps and minutes of sleep, it…
Rare narcolepsy-linked disorder paralyzes teen when she laughs: ‘You have no control over your body’
A British teen reportedly suffers from a rare disorder that causes uncontrollable muscle paralysis when she exhibits strong emotions such…
Many popular gyms offer unhealthy indoor tanning
(Reuters Health) – More than three-quarters of commercial gyms surveyed offered tanning beds, undermining public health warnings about the dangers…
Healthy snacks to pack your kids in the new year
Start with classic kid-favorites like yogurt pouches or Goldfish crackers and health-ify where you can. (iStock) If your child is…
Trump administration restricts some e-cigarette flavors
(Reuters) – The Trump administration on Thursday announced a ban on some popular e-cigarette flavors, including fruit and mint, to…
Doctors remove 5-inch cancerous ‘dragon horn’ from man’s back
This is not what they meant by “grabbing life by the horns.” A U.K. man baffled doctors after a 5-inch…
China seeks to identify cause of mystery pneumonia infecting 44
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese health authorities are trying to identify what is causing an outbreak of pneumonia in the central…
Mom covered in thousands of tumors due to rare genetic disorder: ‘It’s really rough and depressing’
An Alabama mother who has spent the majority of her life dodging looks and comments from strangers about the thousands…
UK tobacco shares rise on U.S. e-cigarette ban exemptions
(Reuters) – Shares in British American Tobacco (BATS.L) and Imperial Brands Plc (IMB.L) rose on Friday after the U.S. health…
YouTube star Brittani Boren Leach says infant son’s organs were donated after Christmas tragedy
Brittani Boren Leach said her 3-month old son’s organs have been donated after he was found unresponsive at a relative’s…
Bulgaria to cull 24,000 pigs in African swine fever outbreak
SOFIA (Reuters) – Bulgarian veterinary authorities said on Friday they would cull 24,000 pigs after detecting an outbreak of African…
Texas judge rules hospital can remove baby Tinslee Lewis from life support, family has week to appeal
A Texas judge has denied a family’s request for a temporary injunction in the case involving their 11-month-old daughter, who…
Polish bird flu outbreak spreads, with four more cases
WARSAW (Reuters) – Four more outbreaks of bird flu have been reported across Poland, authorities said on Friday, bringing the…
Trump’s plan to curb teen vaping exempts some flavors
WASHINGTON – U.S. health officials will ban most flavored e-cigarettes popular with underage teenagers, but with major exceptions that benefit…
Mental health declining among older U.S. adults, poor hardest hit
(Reuters Health) – Many older Americans have experienced more days of poor mental health in recent years, particularly individuals with…
Woman’s ‘chickenpox scar’ turns into skin cancer decades after illness
A woman from Northumberland, England, says she’s thankful to be cancer-free after her face was “forever changed” by a chickenpox…
Kids see you when you’re drinking
(Reuters Health) – Children may learn from an early age when it’s appropriate to drink and how many drinks are…
Mom says she nearly lost eye after Christmas present she bought son shot into face
It wasn’t an “Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action 200-Shot Range Air Rifle” this time, but a mom in the U.K. said…
Too old? Too slow? No! Debut marathoners may add years to life
LONDON (Reuters) – First-time marathon runners can add years to their lives and reap the health rewards of lower blood…
Mysterious respiratory illness linked to China food market sickens at least 44, officials say
A mysterious outbreak of a viral pneumonia that’s been linked to a food market in central China has sickened at…
Commuters may get less sleep and exercise
(Reuters Health) – People with full-time jobs who endure long commutes may be more likely to have sleep problems and…
What exactly is Botox? | Fox News
Botox can be used as more than just a way to decrease wrinkles on the face. (iStock) Dear Dr. Manny,…
People with mental illness less likely to get cancer screening
(Reuters Health) – People with mental illness get screened for cancer at much lower rates than the general population, which…
Is plastic surgery safe? | Fox News
Dear Dr. Manny, Is plastic surgery safe? I know so many people get it because they think their faces don’t…
Democrats ask U.S. Supreme Court to save Obamacare
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Democratic-controlled U.S. House of Representatives and 20 Democratic-led states asked the Supreme Court on Friday to…
The flu has sickened this state the most, report finds
Doctors urge patients to get their flu shots now The flu season normally starts towards the end of the fall,…
Chinese authorities say viral pneumonia outbreak is not SARS, MERS or bird flu
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese healthcare authorities in Wuhan said an outbreak of viral pneumonia was not Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome…
Woman addicted to eating baby powder wants others to know ‘they are not alone’
A woman in the U.K. was secretly gorging on baby powder for 10 years before her ex-partner discovered the bizarre…
Many young women get unnecessary pelvic exams
(Reuters Health) – Although guidelines say most women under age 21 don’t need pelvic exams or cervical cancer screenings, a…
Popcorn stuck in man’s tooth leads to life-threatening infection, open heart surgery
A 41-year-old British man who attempted to dislodge a piece of popcorn stuck in his teeth using various objects claims…
1,400 Seattle students without updated vaccinations could be banned from class: report
Students in Seattle who do not have the required vaccinations could be prevented from returning to class when school resumes…
Thailand rolls out cannabis clinic based on traditional medicine
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand opened its first full-time clinic specializing in traditional and alternative cannabis-based medicine on Monday, as part…
Court grants appeal to keep Tinslee Lewis on life support until final ruling issued: ‘Gives us so much hope’
Supporters of an 11-month-old girl in Texas who has been hospitalized since her February birth celebrated an appeals court decision…
Bloody Philippine drug war fails to curb methamphetamine supply: VP
MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs has only managed to curb the supply of methamphetamines by…
Man covered in thousands of tumors says he’s treated ‘worse than stray animal’
A man in India whose rare genetic condition has left him covered in thousands of tumors and with an extremely…
Explainer: Making a new generation of ‘guided-missile’ cancer drugs work
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – A class of treatments known as antibody-drug conjugates (ADC) combine cancer-tracking proteins with powerful cell toxins. The…
Doctor pulls pen cap from girl’s lung after she accidentally inhaled it weeks ago
A 7-year-old girl in China is expected to make a full recovery after doctors pulled a metal pen cap from…
Drug developers take fresh aim at ‘guided-missile’ cancer drugs
FRANKFURT/ZURICH (Reuters) – Dozens of drugmakers are conducting human trials for a record 89 therapies that pair antibodies with toxic…
Mom overcomes ‘severe morning sickness’ during pregnancy, sepsis, to become a bodybuilder
A British mother who was unable to exercise during her pregnancy due to a severe vomiting condition and later while…
Novartis, Merck and Allergan join those raising U.S. drug prices for 2020
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Novartis AG, Merck & Co Inc and Allergan Plc were among companies that raised U.S. prices…
Herbal supplements blamed for Texas woman’s liver failure
Doctors believe a health supplement is to blame for a 23-year-old Texas woman’s sudden, acute liver failure. Emily Goss said…
Vaping industry offers academic scholarships to high school kids
(Reuters Health) – Even as makers of e-cigarettes insist they are not marketing to U.S. youth, others in the vaping…
1 in 4 people with Parkinson’s disease misdiagnosed, given wrong treatment, study claims
Doctors seriously struggle to correctly diagnose Parkinson’s disease, a new study shows. Over a quarter of those with Parkinson’s were…
Eye injuries from laundry pods rising in U.S.
(Reuters Health) – A growing number of kids are getting chemicals from laundry detergent pods in their eyes, even as…
Ice Bucket Challenge’s Peter Frates honored by supporters with mass drenching
Nearly 1,000 people gathered in the frigid waters off Massachusetts this past weekend to drench themselves in water to pay…
Low levels of environmental pollutants may slow fetal growth
(Reuters Health) – Pollutants that persist for decades in the environment may affect fetal growth, a U.S. study suggests. FILE…
5 women in New Jersey welcome ‘miracle’ babies after suffering with infertility issues
Doctor offers natural, no-needle approach to IVF More couples struggling with infertility are turning to in vitro fertilization (IVF), but…
Diet Dr Pepper does not promise weight loss or deceive consumers: U.S. appeals court
(Reuters) – A U.S. federal appeals court on Monday said the maker of Diet Dr Pepper did not deceive consumers…
Should you pop a pimple or let it heal on its own?
Dear Dr. Manny, I have terrible acne, and I tend to pick at it. But I noticed that picking at…
Transgender children sense their gender identities at young ages
(Reuters Health) – Transgender children may start to identify with toys and clothes typical of their gender identity from a…